Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Shellfish market before you buy
Shellfish supply is limited to 6 suppliers across 6 countries, with Canada, Portugal and South Africa each representing 16.7% of the base, so sourcing options are tightly concentrated in these regions.
About Shellfish
Freshdi files Shellfish under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Seafood & Aquatic Products. Shellfish shares its group on Freshdi with Pink Salmon Flakes, Scampi Prawns, Wakame, Frozen Fish Sticks and Frozen Rainbow Trout. Freshdi maps Shellfish to the commodity Shellfish, HS code 0307. Buyers posted 2 requests for Shellfish on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Shellfish? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Shellfish on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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As of 14 November 2026, 7 active Shellfish supply listings are live on Freshdi.
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Freshdi has 6 active Shellfish suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
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Shellfish suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 6 countries, led by Canada at 16.7%, as of 14 November 2026.
Only 6 suppliers are currently listing Shellfish, and none of them have updated a listing in the last 30 days — just one did in the past 90. This means the supply is static, and buyers should expect to engage directly with each supplier, as there’s little room for new or refreshed inventory to emerge quickly. There are just 7 listings live at the moment, which limits the range of grades, pack sizes, or processing types available. A buyer with specific requirements is likely to find a match only if they narrow their search or reach out to suppliers directly. Shellfish suppliers come from 6 different countries, with Canada making up 16.7% of the total. While Canada is a small share, the diversity across countries offers buyers some flexibility in sourcing, especially if they're looking to avoid regional supply disruptions or regulatory differences.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Shellfish suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Shellfish suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Is the market busy?
The pool is 6 suppliers, and none joined in the past 12 months. Every seller here has listing history to check, but the choice is narrow. Review each one's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
6 of the 6 suppliers are verified, so all options carry the badge, and replies typically come within the hour. A buyer can send inquiries to multiple verified sellers and get answers the same day. For any order needing a certificate, check which suppliers list it before finalizing a contact.
Shellfish trading companies and suppliers in detail
Before you contact Shellfish distributors, read what the offers of this category state.
Which categories are related to Shellfish?
Freshdi lists Shellfish under Seafood & Aquatic Products, alongside Fish, Fresh Frozen Fish and Whole Frozen Fish. Among them, Fish counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 339.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood & Aquatic Products | Broader category | 14 |
| Fish | Neighbouring category | 339 |
| Fresh Frozen Fish | Neighbouring category | 334 |
| Whole Frozen Fish | Neighbouring category | 293 |
| Frozen Whole Fish | Neighbouring category | 278 |
| Fresh Frozen Tilapia | Neighbouring category | 249 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillets | Neighbouring category | 247 |
| Frozen Whole Shrimp | Neighbouring category | 246 |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.